Archive | Gender-Related RSS feed for this section
Men’s Skincare: What to Ask Your Dermatologist
A dermatologist is a physician that specializes in skin care and a man should visit one at least once a year. This physician can help treat and prevent skin problems and they are also trained to detect skin cancers at an early stage.
When a man visits a dermatologist he should come prepared with any questions [...]
Men’s Skincare: Skin Care Myths
7. August 2010
With all the information available from the Internet, from family and friends and even in the news it is often hard to determine what is fact and what is myth when it comes to men’s skin care. The following are some of the myths and the truth about the subject:
1. Most all men’s razor advertisements [...]
Men’s Skincare: How to Wash Your Face
6. August 2010
For men and women washing your face should be one of the most important parts of a daily skin care routine. Men tend to forget to wash their face at night as they do not need to remove makeup as women do. However, it is very important to wash your face at night to remove [...]
Continue reading...Alzheimer’s and Vitamin B3
28. July 2010
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, has been proven to help lower cholesterol. However, research has indicated that when people eat foods that contain niacin they have protection against Alzheimer’s disease and the cognitive decline that come with aging.
In a clinical trial that ran for six years researchers studied over 3,500 people aged 65 [...]
Men’s Skin Products
24. July 2010
Men often have unique skin care needs and there are many facial products designed especially for men on the market today. These products can be for a specific problem such as acne and dry or oily skin and there are even products for men that address issues related to aging. It is [...]
Continue reading...Alzheimer’s And Genetics
21. July 2010
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive and degenerative brain disorder, does not cause death in itself but the progressive memory loss and loss of motor skills is what can be fatal for the patient. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Genes are not known to have any role in late-onset Alzheimer’s, [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Testosterone
14. July 2010
Alzheimer’s disease, a form of age-related dementia, is cause by deteriorating brain tissue. According to some studies, declining levels of testosterone and other sex hormones could play a part in the development of this disease.
About one-half of people over the age of 85 have Alzheimer’s. However, the condition is now a natural part [...]
Narcissism Epidemic Increasing
14. July 2010
What is narcissism? Narcissism is a personality disorder in which a person has the feeling that they are more important than anyone else in the world. The person with a narcissistic disorder is usually very selfish, does not feel any sympathy for others and most of the time feel that their needs must [...]
Continue reading...Skin Types
26. June 2010
There are four types of skin and they are: normal, dry, oil and combination. Each type is based on the amount of oil and moisture found in the skin. Following is an explanation of each type.
Normal skin has an even tone and is free of blemishes, red spots, and contains no excessive areas [...]
Skin Biology
25. June 2010
The skin is the largest organ of the body and protects us from microbes, weather and irritants. It also helps to regulate body temperature and covers an area that measures about 20 square feet. The skin has three different layers and each of these layers have their own biology and function.
The epidermis is the [...]
8. August 2010
0 Comments